From Newsweek · · 1m 10s
Iowa Farmer Wins Senate Race
Iowa farmer Ashley Hinson secures EPA rule change to boost farm markets ahead of election.
In brief
Iowa farmer Ashley Hinson secures EPA rule change to boost farm markets ahead of election. Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson praised EPA's proposed rule change to reallocate biofuel exemptions, aiming to support farmers before the November 3 Senate election. Originally reported by Newsweek.
EPA Rule Change
Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson praised a proposed EPA revision to the renewable fuel standard rule that pledges to increase target markets for American farmers.
Senate Race Tightens
Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson vie for the open Senate seat left by retiring Republican Senator Joni Ernst.
EPA Proposal Details
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed reallocating 100 percent of biofuel requirements exempted for small refineries to other fuel producers.
Farmer Reaction
Corn farmer Joshua Manske said the proposal felt like the Trump administration was trying to fix a problem created for corn farmers.
“You're happy to see that there's reallocation, but also I got wounded and now you're giving me a Band-Aid”
Election Timeline
The EPA proposal is only a proposal and will accept public comments until December 4 with early voting starting Wednesday.
What Happens Next
The EPA will accept public comments until December 4 and the November 3 midterm elections will determine the Senate seat.
The one thing
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson praised EPA's proposed rule change to reallocate biofuel exemptions, aiming to support farmers before the November 3 Senate election.
